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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Varies • No neurologic ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... No auditory symptoms ... Long symptom-free
HINTS Exam - Bidirectional Nystagmus 

In a patient with vertigo symptoms, this finding is worrisome for
patient with vertigo symptoms ... for a CENTRAL cause ... Clinical #Video #Positive ... #Neurology #Central
Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome - Overview of IRIS

What Is IRIS?
	• A state of hyperinflammatory response that
skin lesions, ocular ... Confusion, visual symptoms ... Zoster flare, ocular ... unintentional weight loss, nausea ... with severe symptoms
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Iris 7. ... Ocular Adverse Effects ... Trauma Cornea/Iris ... Uveitis Lens: • Cataracts ... ophthalmology #causes
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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IRIS might ... Antimicrobial treatment ... Demyelinating disease caused ... and <25% culture positive ... patients with IRIS
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Neurologic ... symptoms suggest ... a mass as the cause ... Refractive Error • Cataract ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2020 ACR-EULAR Classification
≥ 6 of 10 points = definite RA
Joint Involvement:
Arthritis - 2020 ACR-EULAR ... joint) - 5 points Serology ... RF or low positive ... points Duration of symptoms ... Arthritis #diagnosis #EULAR
Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia 
Clinical 
 • Caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii (formerly carinil) 
 • Immunocompromised host
Clinical • Caused ... • Seen in HIV positive ... CD4 < 200 • Symptoms ... often elevated Treatment
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
Constitutional symptoms ... constitutional symptoms ... • Treatment: ... Discontinuation of causal ... life-threatening • Treatment
Red Eye - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Redness in the eye can be caused by many conditions and
Episcleritis Ocular ... Anterior Chamber/Uvea/Iris ... UVEA: comprised Iris ... Unilateral or bilateral symptoms ... Conjunctivitis #ocular